 WhatsApp is testing a new feature in its latest Android beta (version 2.24.16.10) that allows users to interact with Meta AI via voice messages, expanding beyond text and images https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/whatsapp-tests-voice-interaction-with-meta-ai-in-latest-beta-update/ Google has introduced new safety and convenience features for Google Maps and Waze, including easier incident reporting, enhanced destination guidance, traffic event impact insights, and advanced camera alerts. ROMhacking, a key site in the video game fan translation and patching community, is shutting down after nearly 20 years. Its extensive database and file archive will be preserved on the Internet Archive https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/romhacking-net-shuts-down-after-20-years-database-has-been-moved-to-the-internet-archive/ GitHub has launched GitHub Models, enabling developers to access top AI models like Llama 3.1, GPT-4o, GPT-4o mini, Phi 3, and Mistral Large 2. Integrated with Codespaces and Visual Studio Code, these models can be deployed via Azure AI. Podman v5.2 has just been released! This release is the first one with full support for libkrun, allowing GPUs to be mounted into our VMs on MacOS to accelerate AI workloads and more! Details: https://github.com/containers/podman/releases/tag/v5.2.0 #opensource #podman Google has announced three new additions to its Gemma 2 family of open large language models: Gemma 2 2B, ShieldGemma, and Gemma Scope, enhancing safety, performance, and model interpretability. Astro 4.13 is here! Request rewriting and automatic JSON schemas for data collections are now stable. See you in two weeks for more exciting *actions* ๐ Introducing GitHub Models: A new generation of AI engineers building on GitHub Check it out! ๐ Stability has launched a new AI generative tool, Stable Fast 3D, to create 3D images from a single 2D image input in 0.5 seconds. It's accessible via the Stable Assistant chatbot, API, and community license through Hugging Face https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/stability-ai-launches-stable-fast-3d-1200x-faster-3d-image-generation-from-single-images/  Google may soon allow users to update sideloaded apps through the Play Store, according to an APK teardown of version 42.0.18. This feature would apply to apps from third-party stores, offering an Update from Play option https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/google-play-store-may-soon-allow-updates-for-sideloaded-apps-apk-teardown-reveals/ 1Password now integrates with Google Identity Platform using OpenID Connect, enabling secure single sign-on for business customers. This setup maintains zero-knowledge architecture and end-to-end encryption for maximum security. Google has announced a new security feature in Chrome 127 for Windows users to combat cookie theft malware. The update introduces App-Bound Encryption, enhancing data protection by tying it to the app's identity. Spotify has reversed its decision to restrict song lyrics to paid subscribers, allowing free users to access lyrics again. This change follows backlash and aligns with CEO Daniel Ek's plans to enhance the free user experience. Telegram's update introduces a multi-tab in-app browser with Web3 access, a new Mini App Store, and improved stories. It also brings features like AI-generated story content, digital goods, and enhanced video messaging. Our July Development Digest is out, and we've got some great highlights about the latest 128 Nebula release and upcoming features! ๐ 128 Nebula! Where to find more info and how to get it. https://blog.thunderbird.net/2024/07/thunderbird-monthly-development-digest-july-2024/  @thunderbird Not running daily at the moment but incredible excited for the Exchange support! Keep up the great work! ๐  This month in Servoโฆ ๐ฅฝ๐ฎ experimental OpenXR support More details โ https://servo.org/blog/2024/07/31/this-month-in-servo/ Valnet has acquired OpenCritic, a video game review aggregator, aiming to transform it into a social media platform for gamers. This move is expected to enhance SEO for Valnet's gaming sites and expand OpenCritic's reach https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/valnet-acquires-opencritic-plans-to-transform-it-into-a-social-platform-for-gamers/ Bending Spoons has acquired WeTransfer, adding it to its portfolio alongside Evernote and Meetup. WeTransfer CEO highlighted the platform's growth, while Bending Spoons committed to maintaining 30% of ad space for campaigns https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/bending-spoons-has-officially-acquired-the-file-transfer-service-wetransfer/ Nitrux OS 3.6.0 has been released, featuring Linux Kernel 6.9.12-1, Firefox 128.0.3, updated NVIDIA and AMD drivers, NVIDIA_OC for GPU overclocking, and improved power management tools https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/7/nitrux-os-3-6-0-ie-released-kernel-browser-driver-updates-and-new-nvidia-overclock-tool/ Raycast 1.80 adds multi-monitor support and file/link opening to Window Layouts and enhanced app auto quit. Other new features include contributor history, AI Chat enhancements, and drag-and-drop for Visual Studio Code file attachments. |
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